We’re looking for a Financial Analyst to join our Integrated Compliance Services team at MBPS. The role, under general supervision, is responsible for conducting moderately complex financial, accounting and economic analyses, including journal entry preparation, detailed calculations and internal and external reporting. Duties may include assisting in the preparation of journal entries by compiling, analyzing, and substantiating financial transactions as needed, reconciling accounts as requested, assist in month end/quarterly/year end close process and reporting. assisting in the annual audit, including year-end schedule and financial statement preparation and assisting with the preparation of tax and regulatory reports.

Position Responsibilities:

Responsible for performing advanced accounting activities such as creating standard and non-standard journal entries, reconciling complex general ledger accounts, and preparing state filings, footnotes, and financial statement pages.Also, responsible for analyzing financial results, detecting aberrations and providing commentary with respect to specific areas of focus.Makes recommendations for process improvements.Responsible for performing accounting activities such as creating standard and non-standard journal entries, reconciling complex general ledger accounts, and preparing state filings, footnotes, and financial statement pages.Responsible for analyzing financial results, detecting aberrations and providing commentary with respect to specific areas of focus.Shows a moderate degree of proficiency with reporting and analysis tools.Works on semi-structured assignments based on existing practices and within guidelines.Mentors staff accountants.Compile ad hoc accounting and analyses for other business partnersAssist with internal and external auditsShares best practices with other team members and makes recommendations for process improvementsAssists directors, managers and other team members on various projects and analyses.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent work experienceTypically, 2 to 4 years of experience.Demonstrates a working knowledge of accounting rules, regulatory rules and/or business processes as it pertains to the accountant's sphere of responsibility (e.g., a set of regulatory filings or account reconciliations)Demonstrates broad based analytical and inquiry skills to understand legal entity financial statements, board reports, and/or filings.Demonstrates an advanced knowledge of several specific reporting concepts as they relate to a specific area of focus (for example: specific footnote disclosures)Effective interaction and communication skills to communicate issues to management and collaborate with colleagues.Strong computer skills and an advanced knowledge of MS Excel and the Essbase add-inDemonstrates a working knowledge of Lawson accounting segments and Essbase roll ups.Demonstrates proficiency with JETS to create and post journal entries.Demonstrates strong organization and documentation skills to evidence a clear audit trail for work performed.

When you join our team:

We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.

About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html.

Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.

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Working Arrangement

Hybrid